143 Days Left

Ok, this is the first week of 2011. My weight loss journey has not gone as quickly or as consistently as I would have liked, but THANK GOD I at least started when I did. I can complain about it, but then I think about what if I had actually waited until now to start. OMG

The holidays really put me off track, or shall I say I let it be an excuse to get off track :-). Losing 35lbs over a 6mth period is a bit slow but a start. I have made a lot of promises in these posts, and, well, some of them I did not keep.

I knew once January rolled around I'd be in panic mode, and yep, I am. I am tempted to partake in all kinds of crazed diets, shots, drops, stomach stapling, laser melting, tape worm eating, detox regimens. I've decided that I should probably stick with what I know works best for me, besides I have plans after my wedding that some of the faster fixes may get in the way of.

The goal at hand is to be as active as I can be in the days to come. I have gotten off to a great start this week, I trained Monday with Chad, used my elliptical machine twice already. I absolutely must get back to my kickboxing class. If I can get all three of these activities down, with an occasional trip to the park...I will definitely meet my goal.

Blame it on the Weather

I've been doing just fine with the eating part, even drinking water...I've been going to all my trainer sessions (well not like I go all week), but still. Anyway it is the "in between" stuff that I should be doing that I have not. For instance:

Kickboxing - those martial arts people have not seen me since late October.
Elliptical machine - I throw my coat over it when I get home.

I meet with Chad tonight and I am sure he will want an update of what I've done since last seeing him. Our last session he asked if I had been doing my cardio and because I am such an awful liar I said "no" and he actually said "WHY"...I was stunned. I felt like a child and answered like one.."I don't know" was all I could think to say. THEN he went on to ask "Did you get caught up in some television show"? wth...but then I thought, why even get offended because that is probably what happened anyway.

Funny how I say I am not a good liar since I verbally promised him I would do kickboxing at least 3 times last week..even threw in 2 classes in one day. I've noticed that I say things to make myself sound good ...now if I can just get the doing things to look good down...LOL smh

IMMADOBETTER
at least I better or I'll be wearing a shawl over my wedding gown.

Determined

Well I am happy to report that I saw my trainer (2nd session) on yesterday. He warned me that this session would be harder and it is going to get even harder every session. GREAT.
The session was indeed much harder than I anticipated. It was a session where everything he did looked easy until it was my turn. I have never lifted weights like that... EVER. Weights are one of those things females (like me) either walk by at the gym OR we never stay on it long enough to feel a burn.

I am a little sore today, which means there is a possibility of being bedridden tomorrow.

Today's goal is to attend kickboxing tonight, but as I fake punch the air (in my cube at work) it hurts so bad. I don't believe I have enough strength to punch on an actual bag.

My trainer (let's call him Chad because "my trainer" sounds like I have money) said I may need time to heal but you know how it is when you feel like Superwoman..OR when your wedding is around the corner.

So pray I make it to class tonight..but if I don't, I will climb onto my elliptical machine and count backwards :-)

Play Time is Over!

Wow, I have not posted since mid October. It is amazing how time flies and also how I lied and said I would not stay away as long as I did before :-).

Nothing much has changed. I have not really been losing since the last weigh in. I had my engagement party October 29th and have not set foot in a kickboxing class or glared over at my elliptical machine since. As a matter of fact, I have not even gone down hwy 6 toward the park..I have been detouring as much as possible lol.

TODAY is "another" new day. This week I will get myself back together and do those things I had been doing that were successful. Kickboxing here I come! I was preparing for this day for some time now..I even went to a consultation with a trainer. The consultation went well, he measured my body fat, checked my balance (I wondered why), and he had me to do other little things that showed him where I was fitness-wise. That little consultation felt like a workout for me. I was even sore the next day..wth.

I made the decision to go ahead with the trainer and had my first session with him this past Friday. It was enjoyable in certain parts..others not so much. I posted on Facebook that it went well until I discovered my hearing had become impaired. I was so tired and nauseated afterwards that I could not hear. They say what won't kill you will make you stronger..in this case I better be FINE lol..WE SHALL SEE.

Time is winding down...I am excited, nervous, paranoid, and anxious at the same time.

Still On The Wagon

I know I haven't been here in some time, but I am still on the "weight loss wagon." Of course I've had the occasional slip up here and there, but I am learning to choose my battles. There was once a time if I messed up I just GOT OFF and started over (months later probably). I think I am getting that it is a way of life and not some punishment.. For the most part I eat what I feel are the right foods lol. I am still attending KICKBOXING yay, I love that class. I don't ever want to step foot in a gym again, but at some point I will (ugh). I am drinking more water...you know how I HATE that, but my body and taste buds are adjusting well.

This was a quick update, but I plan on being more indepth and consistent in the future.

YAY 35lbs down. Looks like I am at the halfway mark of my desired weight loss goal.

Weigh-In #2

I have been struggling with the fact that I am losing inches and not as many pounds as I would like. I've heard people say "I'm losing inches and not lbs" before but never really understood the joy in that. For some reason it is more gratifying to see numbers get lower accompanied by looser fitting clothes. Down 23lbs...

This is pretty much what happened during my last weigh in.

Planning Ahead

My goal is to lose weight ALL OVER, however I do know that 4-6 months before my wedding day I would like to target certain areas, such as my arms. I have always hated my arms and I never, never, EVER show them if I can help it. But there is a possiblity that my affordable dream dress may be strapless..(OMG). So I figure why not make myself feel better about those areas such as my arms before it comes to that.

My co-worker just sent this article that is very informative. http://health.msn.com/blogs/second-opinions-post.aspx?post=1787907&gt1=31036

Here are a few things it covers

1. Zero in - Someone knows my needs

Most wedding dresses reveal the arms, shoulders and back, so it’s a good idea to focus on these areas when weight training to get great muscle definition in that strapless, low-backed gown. Target your upper body with pushups, shoulder raises, and bicep curls, or try this bridal workout designed by Dr. Heaner.

Be sure to work in more cardio workouts such as walking, running, cardio machines and aerobics classes in addition to strength training. "Your workouts should combine strength training to firm up flab and cardio to create a leaner silhouette,” says Heaner.

La La Vazquez followed this formula to shed 13 pounds before her July 10 wedding to NBA star Carmelo Anthony. Vazquez, 30, hits the gym with Gunnar Peterson (who has trained Jennifer Lopez and Kim Kardashian). "I work out with him every single day. It's for an hour and not on the weekends." - I am no La La Vazquez but I can use 13lbs shed just from my arms alone lol.

2. Think before you drink - I have friends pushing drinks down my throat already (DANA).

Between your engagement party, your bachelorette party, and myriad other pre-wedding celebrations, you’re likely to spend a lot of time with a drink in your hand. Keep in mind that festive, fruity cocktails are often loaded with calories. So when your friends raise a glass to you, make sure yours is holding light beer, white wine or club soda with a twist of lime.